Flood control infrastructure to become gardens and outdoor recreational areas

Description of the action and objectives

Green Deal action

In light of increased precipitation and rising sea levels, it's crucial to adapt infrastructure to climate change and ensure the city’s resilience. Flood defenses along the coastline need bolstering, and plans are in motion to transform them into recreation areas, flood control structures, and ocean bathing facilities at select locations.

Implementation period

Planned completion in the second half of 2025

Status: In progress

Status report on January 1, 2023

Improvements to the seawall of Eiðsgrandi and Ánanaust are complete. Improvements to the Sæbraut seawall are being prepared. Conditions for outdoor activity and experiences have been improved concurrently. Work is underway on a land-use plan for Sæbraut.

Older status reports

Below you can find older status reports with information on the progress of the action since its inception (if you're using your phone, it's better to turn it sideways).
Timing Progress description
July 2022

Improvements to the seawall of Eiðsgrandi and Ánanaust are complete. Improvements to the Sæbraut seawall are being prepared. Conditions for outdoor activity and experiences have been improved concurrently.

The actions of the Green Deal are linked to Reykjavík City's policies, which include:

Reykjavík City departments:

Related actions

The table below contains actions related to this initiative, and you can access more information by clicking on the "action title" in the table (if you're using your phone, it's better to turn it sideways).
Action name Status Completion Departments
Blue-green surface water solutions In progress 2022 Department of Environment & Planning
Flood control infrastructure to become gardens and outdoor recreational areas In progress 2025 Department of Environment & Planning